Drake ✓

: His hit songs often utilize specific music theory techniques, such as repeating note patterns in sets of three to create memorable, complete-sounding melodies.

: Drake is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada. His father, Dennis Graham, was an African-American drummer, while his mother, Sandra Graham, was a Canadian Jewish teacher. : His hit songs often utilize specific music

: Before his music career took off, he rose to fame as Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation . Musical Style & Artistic Philosophy was an African-American drummer

: A breakout duet with Rihanna that defined his "club-to-after-hours" vibe. while his mother